Alipay (which handles purchases for Chinese shopping giant Alibaba) has launched what it says is the first payment system that uses Facial Recognition to complete the sale.
If you visit one of KFC's KPRO restaurants in Hangzhou, China, you can pay for your panini or salad by smiling at a camera-equipped kiosk -- you need to verify the purchase on your phone, but you don't have to punch in digits or bring your phone up to an NFC reader.
Reportedly, the technology is good enough that it can accurately identify people even when they're disguising themselves through makeup or wigs.
It won't be surprising if this payment system spreads in China, but don't expect to see it gain much ground elsewhere.
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